Using Pronouns
Correctly
REVIEW
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The principal has called both you and MINE to her office.
B. The principal has called both you and ME to her office.
C. The principal has called both you and I to her office.
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The principal has called both you and MINE to her office.
B. The principal has called both you and ME to her office.
C. The principal has called both you and I to her office.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Grandfather explained the symbolism of the totem pole to
Sheila and we boys.
B. The only girls who can jump higher are Martha and her.
C. Carl Lewis, who won eight Olympic gold medals, is one
of the most remarkable track athletes since Jesse Owens.
D. Mrs. Walker and us are doing an experiment on plants
and sunlight.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Grandfather explained the symbolism of the totem pole to
Sheila and we boys.
B. The only girls who can jump higher are Martha and her.
C. Carl Lewis, who won eight Olympic gold medals, is one
of the most remarkable track athletes since Jesse Owens.
D. Mrs. Walker and us are doing an experiment on plants
and sunlight.
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
The committee members did not know (who, whom) had
won the contest until the judges handed them the envelope.
A. whom, possessive
B. whom, nominative
C. who, possessive
D. who, nominative
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
The committee members did not know (who, whom) had
won the contest until the judges handed them the envelope.
A. whom, possessive
B. whom, nominative
C. who, possessive
D. who, nominative
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
Gloria and (they, them) delivered the food baskets to the
shelter.
A. them, objective
B. they, objective
C. they, nominative
D. them, nominative
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
Gloria and (they, them) delivered the food baskets to the
shelter.
A. them, objective
B. they, objective
C. they, nominative
D. them, nominative
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. Our team’s three swimmers—Juan, Mark, and HIS—
placed first, second, and third in the freestyle competition.
B. Our team’s three swimmers—Juan, Mark, and HIM—
placed first, second, and third in the freestyle competition.
C. Our team’s three swimmers—Juan, Mark, and HE—
placed first, second, and third in the freestyle competition.
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. Our team’s three swimmers—Juan, Mark, and HIS—
placed first, second, and third in the freestyle competition.
B. Our team’s three swimmers—Juan, Mark, and HIM—
placed first, second, and third in the freestyle competition.
C. Our team’s three swimmers—Juan, Mark, and HE—
placed first, second, and third in the freestyle competition.
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
The winners—Tara, Brenda, and (she, her)—were
announced this morning.
A. she
B. her
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
The winners—Tara, Brenda, and (she, her)—were
announced this morning.
A. she
B. her
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
According to the teacher, my paper and (your, yours) need to
be rewritten.
A. your, possessive
B. yours, possessive
C. your, objective
D. yours, objective
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
According to the teacher, my paper and (your, yours) need to
be rewritten.
A. your, possessive
B. yours, possessive
C. your, objective
D. yours, objective
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Will my aunt or her act as chaperones on the overnight
trip?
B. Suddenly, the seal jumped right in front of the Taylors
and we.
C. Wish Elena and they luck.
D. Whom are you expecting?
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Will my aunt or her act as chaperones on the overnight
trip?
B. Suddenly, the seal jumped right in front of the Taylors
and we.
C. Wish Elena and they luck.
D. Whom are you expecting?
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Pass the ball to Martin or he.
B. The boy playing the trumpet solo was he.
C. Mother promised Cal and I a trip to the lake.
D. Who would have guessed that the stars of the show
would have been us eighth-graders?
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Pass the ball to Martin or he.
B. The boy playing the trumpet solo was he.
C. Mother promised Cal and I a trip to the lake.
D. Who would have guessed that the stars of the show
would have been us eighth-graders?
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The song was dedicated to US country music fans.
B. The song was dedicated to WE country music fans.
C. The song was dedicated to THEY country music fans.
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The song was dedicated to US country music fans.
B. The song was dedicated to WE country music fans.
C. The song was dedicated to THEY country music fans.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Mr. Penn assigned Maurice and I an extra book report
B. Tell whoever you talk to about the change in plans.
C. Besides Mindy and she, we have five people on the
committee so far.
D. Mr. Bertoluzzi and we Boy Scouts are going camping
next month.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Mr. Penn assigned Maurice and I an extra book report
B. Tell whoever you talk to about the change in plans.
C. Besides Mindy and she, we have five people on the
committee so far.
D. Mr. Bertoluzzi and we Boy Scouts are going camping
next month.
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
Will Tyler and (them, they) stay for the whole show?
A. them
B. they
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
Will Tyler and (them, they) stay for the whole show?
A. them
B. they
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
The news delighted (we, us), to say the least!
A. us
B. we
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
The news delighted (we, us), to say the least!
A. us
B. we
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
She is the aunt for (who, whom) I was named.
A. whom, nominative
B. who, nominative
C. whom, objective
D. who, objective
In this sentences, choose the correct pronoun form
in parentheses and select whether the pronoun's
case is nominative, objective, or possessive.
She is the aunt for (who, whom) I was named.
A. whom, nominative
B. who, nominative
C. whom, objective
D. who, objective
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The ones who know the most about the rules, Jovita and
HE, missed the game.
B. The ones who know the most about the rules, Jovita
and HIM, missed the game.
C. The ones who know the most about the rules, Jovita
and HIS, missed the game.
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The ones who know the most about the rules, Jovita and
HE, missed the game.
B. The ones who know the most about the rules, Jovita
and HIM, missed the game.
C. The ones who know the most about the rules, Jovita
and HIS, missed the game.
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
Darla and Erwin bought two Chinese boxes for (themselves,
theirselves).
A. theirselves
B. themselves
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
Darla and Erwin bought two Chinese boxes for (themselves,
theirselves).
A. theirselves
B. themselves
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The guests are indeed making YOURSELVES comfortable.
B. The guests are indeed making THEIRSELVES
comfortable.
C. The guests are indeed making THEMSELVES
comfortable.
Chose the sentence with the
correct pronoun form.
A. The guests are indeed making YOURSELVES comfortable.
B. The guests are indeed making THEIRSELVES
comfortable.
C. The guests are indeed making THEMSELVES
comfortable.
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
Did the dogs disappear before (us, we) opened the door?
A. us
B. we
Select the correct pronoun
form in the following sentence.
Did the dogs disappear before (us, we) opened the door?
A. us
B. we
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Samoset, whom died in 1655, was a valuable friend to
the Pilgrims.
B. Between you and I, the award should have gone to her.
C. Has he found a home for the kitten yet?
D. The first person in line was me.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Samoset, whom died in 1655, was a valuable friend to
the Pilgrims.
B. Between you and I, the award should have gone to her.
C. Has he found a home for the kitten yet?
D. The first person in line was me.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Are you going with Miss Edwards and I to the museum?
B. John James Audubon, whom was born in Haiti, won
enduring fame with his wonderful paintings of birds.
C. Would Mrs. Waller lend us art students her video
camera?
D. An usher looked at our invitations and admitted Mr.
Miles and we delegates into the conference area.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Are you going with Miss Edwards and I to the museum?
B. John James Audubon, whom was born in Haiti, won
enduring fame with his wonderful paintings of birds.
C. Would Mrs. Waller lend us art students her video
camera?
D. An usher looked at our invitations and admitted Mr.
Miles and we delegates into the conference area.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Our captain should have been she.
B. The judge handed Nick and he the grand prize.
C. Did you show Mark and she your new painting?
D. Say hello to Ellen and he for me.
Read each of the sentences below. Three of the
sentences have errors in pronoun usage; one
sentence is written correctly. Choose the sentence
that is written correctly, with NO PRONOUN ERRORS.
A. Be sure to send Jerry and he a copy of the video.
B. We band members will meet on the field at 7:30 A.M.
C. Taoism is based in part on the beliefs of Lao Tzu, whom
(according to legend) wrote the Tao Te Ching.
D. Although it was late in the evening, Mom and them
decided to make popcorn.